The best compact and small smartphones: top ranking 2022

iPhone 6S 32GB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 67.1×138.3×7.1 mm

It's no joke, the iPhone 6S was introduced back in 2015, but it still hasn't disappeared from sale! Perhaps it’s a matter of demand - many users like the model, and it’s also one of the cheapest smartphones in the Apple line.

The dimensions are compact - this is understandable, given the small 4.7-inch display. By the way, the matrix is excellent, and the body is made of metal. The main camera still takes very decent pictures, although the front camera falls short compared to more modern flagships.

There is NFC, a fingerprint scanner, and a fairly fast Apple A9 processor.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 4.7 inches / 1334×750

Device weight: 143 g

Processor: Apple A9

RAM / internal memory: 2 GB / 32 GB

Battery capacity: 1715 mAh

Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 12 MP

Memory card slot: no

Alcatel 3L 5039D (2019)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 69.7×151.1×7.99 mm

Of course, the Alcatel 3L 5039D (2019) can hardly be called so compact, but if we talk about the width of the case, this is a really small device, and even with a screen diagonal of as much as 5.94 inches.

It has a lot of advantages, including: relatively low cost, nice appearance, not the weakest platform based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chip and 2 GB of RAM, 3500 mAh battery.

In general, a good budget employee.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.94 inches / 1560×720

Device weight: 145 g

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429

RAM / internal memory: 2 GB / 16 GB

Battery capacity: 3500 mAh

Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / 13/5 MP

Memory card slot: yes

Samsung Galaxy S10e 6/128GB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 69.90×142.20×7.90 mm

One of the most compact modern flagships, albeit from the previous generation.

This is truly a flagship, which, together with discounts, can be found at a very reasonable price. And it will delight you: with a display, cameras (consists of two modules: wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle), a powerful Exynos 9820 processor and 6 GB of RAM, IP68 water protection and even wireless charging.

It is not clear why the fingerprint sensor was placed in the Power button, since it uses an AMOLED display that supports an on-screen sensor.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.8 inches / 2280×1080

Device weight: 150 g

Processor: Exynos 9820

RAM / internal memory: 6 GB / 128 GB

Battery capacity: 3100 mAh

Camera resolution front / rear: 10 MP / dual 16/12 MP

Memory card slot: yes

The best powerful compact smartphones of 2022

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB

Average price - 74,500 rubles.

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB smartphone has an A13 Bionic processor and is the most powerful in the brand’s line at the time of the device’s release. Diagonal - 5.8 inches. Resolution - 2436x1080 pixels. OS - 4 GB. Built-in OS - 64 GB.

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB smartphone makes it possible to play resource-intensive games at maximum settings, not to mention other functions.

The device's triple camera consists of 12-megapixel modules. This allows it to take excellent photos in different lighting conditions, as well as stunning video quality. The front camera of the model has a slow-motion selfie function, which is incredibly popular among Instagram users.

The smartphone complies with the IP68 standard and guarantees complete resistance to dust and remains operational after 30 minutes in water at a depth of two meters. The body and glass of the device are highly durable and can withstand falls from a height of up to two meters. The model's battery has a capacity of 3190 mAh, which provides up to seven hours of active screen operation.

Advantages:

record maximum screen brightness;
He shoots and writes videos very well.

Flaws:

you will have to recharge throughout the day (with intensive use);
only 4 GB of RAM.

DOOGEE S59 Pro

Average price – 12990 rub.

For those looking for a rugged smartphone with a small screen, our rating includes the DOOGEE S59 Pro model. This line pleases with balanced all the characteristics: from picture quality to a powerful battery. The display pleases with a smooth picture, which is due to the refresh rate of 90 Hz.

A clear picture, in turn, is supported by a high pixel density of 295 ppi with a resolution of 1520 by 720 pixels. The 4-core processor, in turn, is complemented by 2 gigabytes of RAM. The battery, whose capacity is 10050 mAh, deserves special attention. This is enough for more than 700 hours of autonomy.

Advantages:

Battery capacity;
clear picture;
shockproof housing;
protection from moisture;
smooth picture.

Flaws:

small RAM.

Apple iPhone 12 mini

Average price – 51,100 rubles.

This model is a smaller version of the standard iPhone 12, which is perfect for lovers of compact and ergonomic devices that fit easily in the hand. The screen diagonal is only 5.4 inches, and the device weighs a little more than 100 grams (135). Dimensions: 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4 mm.

Despite the modest characteristics of the cameras on paper, the smartphone shows excellent photo and video capabilities, which is confirmed, for example, by the DxOMark rating, where it managed to score 122 points with a maximum value of 144. The main camera here is double: a 12 MP main module and a wide-angle lens with the same resolution from Sony. There are a huge number of settings and modes for photos, slow motion 240 fps, 4K, RAW and more. For selfies, there is a 12-megapixel Sony IMX514 camera. OLED 2340x1080 pixels.

Speaking of performance, it is no secret to many that even many relatively outdated Apple smartphones do not experience big problems in this sense. The top-end Apple A14 Bionic chipset is also installed here, which is currently the most powerful smartphone/tablet worldwide. But the battery capacity is not impressive - only 2227 mAh, which, apparently, was sacrificed when such a compact device was designed.

Advantages:

body materials;
performance;
photo quality.

Flaws:

price.

ASUS Zenfone 8

Average price – 52,900 rubles.

While other manufacturers equip their flagship devices with screens of 6.5 inches and higher, the Taiwanese company decided to focus on something else in the new generation of its smartphones. The device turned out to be quite balanced: it cannot be called an inconvenient bulky “shovel” and, at the same time, it seems that the screen is still large. This is largely possible thanks to minimal frames.

There are only two main cameras here. In terms of level they are almost identical, but in terms of characteristics and numbers they are slightly different. At ASUS, we have a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 module for shooting video and photos in most basic scenarios, as well as a 12-megapixel lens, which is needed for macro mode, widening the viewing angle and is even used as a depth sensor. The front camera is also 12 MP and primarily demonstrates good detail.

ZenFone 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. This is a fresh 8-core chipset with a powerful Adreno 660 graphics core and a new RAM standard – LPDDR5. Taken together, this entire system produces the best results in synthetic tests and will be able to ensure smooth, stable operation of the device for 2-3 years in advance. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, which will be enough for at least a day of use.

Advantages:

the most powerful hardware platform;
good implementation of DC Dimming;
good cameras (after installing GCam).

Flaws:

high heating under load;
there are problems with optimizing energy consumption;
no wireless charging.

Google Pixel 4 6/128GB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 68.8×147.1×8.2 mm

Another compact flagship, from Google, the world leader in the search technology market.

It’s even strange that the company decided to show the smartphone in two variations - larger and smaller. The younger one has a small body width.

It runs on the stock version of Android, the chip is the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, the memory capacity is 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. Like Apple products, Google smartphones do not support memory cards, and there is no second physical SIM card, but there is an eSIM.

As before, Pixel 4 can please you with the elimination of the main camera, which consists of two modules.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.7 inches / 2280×1080

Device weight: 162 g

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

RAM / internal memory: 6 GB / 128 GB

Battery capacity: 2800 mAh

Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / dual 12.2/16 MP

Memory card slot: no

The best compact smartphones in terms of price/quality ratio for 2022

This rating contains the best compact smartphone models in terms of price/quality ratio.

HONOR 8S

Average price – 6900 rub. One of the most affordable phones from the manufacturer. It has 32 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded with a microSD card. RAM is 2 GB, but there are no serious slowdowns in operation. Only a one-amp charger is included in the package. The compact 5.7-inch display with HD+ resolution is framed by fairly thick frames, but it does not look intrusive. The phone does not have a fingerprint scanner, but it supports facial recognition unlocking.

The HONOR 8S's 13MP rear camera takes clear, bright photos, while the selfie camera has a 5MP resolution. There is no portrait mode, but video on both cameras is recorded in Full HD format. The battery here is 3000 mAh, there are various energy saving modes.

Advantages:

full slot;
over-the-air system update;
pre-installed applications can be easily removed;
loud speaker;
modern fast processor.

Flaws:

no stabilization.

Meizu 16 6/64GB

The average price is 14,990 rubles.

The mobile device, made in an elegant gray case, is distinguished by wide capabilities. It responds instantly to commands and allows you to enjoy vivid images, thanks to the fingerprint scanner and facial recognition function, reliably protecting the user's information.

The device display diagonal is 6 inches and the screen resolution is 2160x1080 pixels. This makes this device ideal for viewing content, photos and videos. The device is equipped with a dual main camera that takes impressive photos. Face detection technology and optical image stabilization ensure amazingly clear images, while the background blur effect gives them a professional studio look.

The resolution of the front camera of the model is 20 megapixels. Thanks to the intelligent editor, selfies taken with it always look great. OS - 6 GB. Built-in OS - 64 GB.

Advantages:

high-quality photo;
functional;
appearance.

Flaws:

no NFC;
no microSD slot.

Samsung Galaxy M01

Average price – 8500 rub.

The Samsung Galaxy M01 mobile phone has a frameless screen, a classic color scheme and high-performance hardware. The model quickly launches applications, web pages, and various content, thanks to its powerful hardware with an eight-core processor, graphics core and 3 GB of RAM.

The device is also equipped with 32 GB of internal memory for user content. The product display is 5.7 inches, which is capable of conveying detailed and bright images. The main camera of the model contains two modules of 13 and 2 megapixels and, together with autofocus and flash, allows you to create high-quality photos and videos. And for selfies, there is a 5-megapixel camera. Resolution - 1520x720 pixels.

The mobile phone supports two SIM cards at once. Its communication capabilities are represented by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS navigation modules. Facial recognition allows you to unlock your device safely and easily. The built-in battery allows the model to hold a charge for a long time. OS - 3 GB. Built-in OS - 32 GB.

Advantages:

small;
capacious battery;
doesn't slow down.

Flaws:

small OS;
charging is less than stated.

Apple iPhone SE (128GB)

Average price - 44,990 rubles.

With a classic compact design, a powerful processor and many other advantages, iPhone SE is designed to be your ideal phone. The mobile device is protected from water and can withstand immersion to a depth of one meter for thirty minutes. If you spill tea, coffee or soda on it, it will remain fine. Dust is also not scary for him.

On this mobile phone, you can watch videos for thirteen hours on a single charge. And when it's time to charge your device, simply place it on the wireless charging model or use the fast charging feature by connecting your phone to the 18 W adapter, it will charge from zero to 50 percent in just thirty minutes.

The device is designed to work with the most advanced technologies. You can turn on dark mode and use Siri commands or the Photos app. You will also have access to all updates that improve the performance of the device. Diagonal – 4.7″. Resolution - 1334x720 pixels. OS - 3 GB. Built-in OS - 128 GB.

Advantages:

compact;
productive;
appearance.

Flaws:

no Face ID.

Nokia 1

Dimensions (WxHxD): 67.78×133.6×9.5 mm

A simple compact smartphone from Nokia. Quite weak in technical terms by modern standards, however, it is quite inexpensive.

Here you will find: a 4.5-inch screen, support for two SIM cards and 4G, two simple cameras, a nice body design. It is clear that there is no question of a fingerprint scanner, let alone NFC.

The platform consists of a MediaTek MT6737M chip and only 1 GB of RAM.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 4.5 inches / 854×480

Device weight: 131 g

Processor: MediaTek MT6737M

RAM / internal memory: 1 GB / 8 GB

Battery capacity: 2150 mAh

Camera resolution front / rear: 2 MP / 5 MP

Memory card slot: yes

Sony Xperia 10

Sony decided to go its own way and introduced a device with a 21:9 aspect ratio. What does it mean? A narrow screen that is elongated in length. Whether this is good or bad, the user must decide for himself - many buyers liked this idea.

As befits Sony, the model is offered with support for one or two SIM cards, so be careful when purchasing. The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, and the memory capacity is 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of main memory. The battery is not enough - 2870 mAh, but let's not forget that the smartphone has cool energy saving modes.

The fingerprint scanner is located on the side.

Dimensions (WxHxD): 68x156x8.4 mm

Screen diagonal: 6 inches

Screen resolution: 2520×1080

Weight: 162 g

Number of SIM cards: 1

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM capacity: 3 GB

Battery capacity: 2870 mAh

Rear camera: dual 13/5 MP

Front camera: 8 MP

Memory card support: yes

Samsung Galaxy A40 64GB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 69.20×144.40×7.90 mm

The Samsung Galaxy A40 can be considered relatively compact - the body width is less than 70 mm, which by current standards is quite a decent result. Moreover, the screen diagonal is a weighty 5.9 inches.

This is generally a very interesting offer for an adequate price: an excellent AMOLED screen, a relatively powerful platform based on the Exynos 7904 processor and 4 GB of RAM, a good dual camera, a fingerprint sensor, NFC.

It’s also a very light smartphone, weighing only 140 g.